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TEMPLE CITY CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 26, 1964
INITIATION:
1. The regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by
Mayor Merritt at 7:30 P. M., followed by invocation given by
2. Elder Calkins of the 7th Day Adventist Church, 9664 Broadway,
Temple City. Mayor Merritt then led the Pledge or Allegiance
3. to the Flag.
4. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Shatford, City Manager Woollett,
& Asst. City Manager Koski
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of October 12, 1964, as mailed,
Councilman Harker seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6. AWARD FROM STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND:
Asst. City Manager Koski introduced Mr. Smith of the State Com-
pensation Insurance Fund. Mr. Smith presented a certificate in
recognition of the employees of Temple City in recognition of
no lost time, and that Temple City placed 10th in a list of 36
cities. Mayor Merritt accepted the certificate on behalf of the
employees of the City of Temple City.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 64 -141: 2nd read. City Attorney Shatford read
title to Ordinance No. 64 -141. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE.
CITY ADDING SUBSECTION 3 AND AMENDING SUBSECTION 2 OF SECTION
9000.603 OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE. Councilman Tyrell
moved to waive further reading of Ordinance No. 64 -141, Council -'
man Harker seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 64 -141, Council-
man Dickason seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
8. REPORT ON PETITIONS FOR PROPOSED PARKING DISTRICTS #3 AND #4.
City Manager Woollett reported on Parking District #3 that 61.13
are good signatures and recommended the Council instruct the Cit
Attorney to draw a Resolution of Intention. Councilman Tyrell
so moved, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, carried by the followir
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker-, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
The City Manager reported on Parking District #4 that 51.97%
of the signatures are good ones. He advised that an individual
purchased four pieces of property but they are in various stages
of escrow and until completed and the deeds recorded that he can
not legally sign the petitions. One escrow Will close in Novem-
ber and one in December and we would have 69.73% if these go
over. The Committee can secure additional signatures or hold up
further action until these escrows are completed. Councilman
Nunamaker requested these petitions be brought back to the Commie
tee meeting on Wednesday for further action.
City Manager Woollett also advised the assessment public hearing
on Parking District No. 2 is set for December 14, and recommend-
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ed that it be set for a date other than the regular meeting night
Following discussion the assessment public hearing was scheduled
for December 17, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC HEARING: CURB & GUTTER: 7 :30 P. M.
a. south side Olive, Alessandro to Buttons.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to open the public hearing, Councilman
Dickason seconded and carried. Asst. City Manager Koski advised
the petition represented 63% of the lineal footage in the block.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak for or against this
installation and no one came forward. Councilman Dickason moved
to close the public hearing, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, and
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Harker moved to find the project to be in public in-
terest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work to
be done, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
b. north side of Wedgewood, Rosemead to Eaton Wash
Councilman Dickason moved to open the public hearing, Councilman
Harker seconded, and carried. Asst. City Manager Koski reported
the petition represented 76% of the lineal footage of the area.
Mayor Merritt asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the
installation. Mrs. Robt. Duff, 5549 N. Rosemead on the corner
of Wedgewood was concerned if street was widened it would effect
their buildings and was advised the proposed improvements will be
in the existing right of way, and proposed design would have to
take into consideration existing structures, and where their
buildings are installation would be approximately where the road
pavement is now which is about 3 ft. from the buildings.
Archie A. Miller, 8850 Wedgewood, asked about the parking lot
next to the buildings and was advised breaks in the curb can be
provided to allow ingress and egress. This also answered the
questions posed by Mrs. Duff who is on the opposite corner from
Mrs. Robt. Duff. Councilman Nunamaker moved to close the public
hearing, Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by the following
called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mr. Koski presented a petition for the south side of Wedgewood
signed by 77.4% of the lineal footage. Councilman Nunamaker
moved to open the public hearing, Councilman Harker seconded and
carried. No one further came forward to speak and Councilman
Nunamaker moved to close the public hearing, Councilman Tyrell
seconded, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Nunamaker moved to find both projects to be in public
interest and to instruct the Supt. of Streets to cause the work
to be done, Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
9. STATUS REPORT ON JACK IN BOX:
Asst. City Manager Koski reported the Sheriffs Dapt. indicates
no particular disturbances for the past two months and the re-
commendation is to close at 10 P. M. Monday through Thursday and
Sunday nights, and to close at midnight on Friday and Saturday
nights, which is in accordance with the wishes of the owners and
Manager. Jack Goodall of the Foodmaker Co. stated at present
they are closing at 11 P. M. but were in accordance with the re-
commendation. The plans were in accordance with the Council and
Councilman Nunamaker moved to receive and file the report, Coun-
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cilman Dickason seconded and carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: 7 :30 P. M. RECOMMENDED RE- ZONING OF AREAS:
Councilman Dickason moved to open the public hearing, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, and carried, Planning Director Cushman pre-
sented the recommendations of the Planning Commission explaining
them in detail. Under Area A: property with Lower Azusa Front-
age beginning at the rear of lots fronting on Camellia to the
east property line siding and backing to the lot belonging to
City of El Monte: 1. beginning south of Kauffman and extending
to Golden Jest the recommendation would be R -1 with potential
R -4 and C -2 if whole area developed at one time but noted this
decision covers two blocks, but is actually two separate poten-
tial areas. 2. east side of Golden West to Agnes would carry
R -1 with potential R -4 or C -2, this extends to Agnes behind the
apartment house which is in El Monte. Also the northwest corner
of Agnes and Lower Azusa is recommended R -4. 3. from Agnes to;
Willmonte i t is recommended R -4. From Willmonte to Baldwin
commercial zone already exists (c -2) with no change recommended.
4. northeast corner is C -2 and balance of block to Ryland re-
commended es R -4 with only service station on the corner recom-
mended as C -2. 5. Ryland to Birchland recommended R -4. 6. Birch -
land to Glickman: two lots fronting on Birchland and three on
Lower Azusa Rd. recommended R -4. 7. Glickman to Arden Dr: 3 lots
east of Glickman fronting on Lower Azusa recommended C -2 to
conform with C -2 adjoining from Arden west to these lots. 8.
easterly boundary City of El Monte property to Hallowell recom-
mended C -2 one lot deep fronting on Lower Azusa. 9. Hallowell
to Halifax: recommended C -2 one lot deep fronting on Lower Azusa
Rd. 10, Doreen to east city limits: all lots facing Lower Azusa
Rd. one lot deep recommended C -2. 11. SE corner of Lower Azusa
Rd. and Temple City Blvd.: recommend C -M in accordance with
owners request.
Pat Mclntee, 4840 Camellia, wanted to know why he was not noti-
fied, which was not required as he is not a property owner ef-
fected in the area.
Dewey McQueen and Mrs. McQueen, 10047 Lower Azusa, spoke against
recommended R -4 for his property and requested C -M.
Bill Hall, 4847 Kauffman, stated a petition had been circulated
some time ago requesting the area remain R -1, and was advised
the adjoining area is recommended to stay R -1. Jack Rolfson,
4850 Kauffman, also wanted the R -i and the meaning of the poten-
tial R -4 and C -2 was explained to him. No one further wished to
speak and Councilman Tyrell moved to close the public hearing,
seconded by Councilman Nunamaker and carried by unanimous vote.
Following discussion by the Council, Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve and adopt the recommendations of the Planning Commission
for the area A listed above under items 1 through 11, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, roll call vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
AREA B: Gidley Street Area.
Planning Director presented the following recommendations from
the Planning Commission: 1. 9352 to 9412 Lower Azusa Rd. recom-
mended C -M. 2. Vacant lot across alley from existing C -2 re-
commend this one lot be C -2. 3. 4504 Cloverly o 9633 Gidley:
recommend M -1. 4. 9610 to 9645 Gidley and 44;09 Temple City
Blvd, recommend M -2. 5. 9401, 9415, 9425 Gidley and 4515 Clov-
erly recommend M -1, 6. Residential triangle between Temple City
Blvd. and Ellis Lane south of Lower Azusa Rd. recommend R -4.
All other areas left R -1.
Robt. Gordon, 9549 Bisby asked regarding zoning of his property.
Mrs. Fred Paul, 9404 Lower Azusa, strongly protested recommended
C -M and requested continuance of present R -1 zoning. Mr. Wheeler
of 9364 Azusa Rd., Mr. Watson of 9412 and 9388 Lower Azusa Rd.,
Mrs. Nelson, 9368 Lower Azusa Rd., Gary Penny, 4533 Cloverly,
Gary Pohlman, 4526 Cloverly, Robt. Oakes, 4527 Cloverly, Paul
Fowler of 4515 Fiesta, John Mott 9518 Lower Azusa, Ray Parady
4540 Cloverly, all requested R -1 for the area in section 1.
Allen Jaworski 9542 Bisbee requested 8 ft. walls between M -1
and R -1 zones and this matter will be referred to the Planning
Commission.
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The following favored or were not opposed to recommendations of
the Planning Commission in area 1: Ray Hotton 9334 Lower Azusa
Rd., Howard Hanson 9376 Lower Azusa Rd., Joe Chaffers 9376 Lower
Azusa Rd., Mr. Elmsly 9425 Gidley, Mr. Bronson 9538 Bisby, Carl
Palmer 9415 Gidley, Hubert Cavanaugh 9609 Gidley. No one else
came forward to speak.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to close the public hearing, Council-
man Dickason seconded, carried by unanimous roll call vote.
Councilman Dickason moved to adopt the Planning Commission re-
commendations with the exception of the area between Alessandro
and Heleo on the south side of Lower Azusa recommended by them
for C -M that it be continued as R -1, Councilman Tyrell seconded
followed by the roll call vote to carry the motion:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
AREA C; Sereno Drive Area.
Planning Director Cushman presented the following Planning Commis
sion recommendations: 1. Rosemead Blvd. between Eaton Wash and
Sereno Dr. recommended R -4. 2. Rosemead Blvd. between Sereno Dr
and Southern Pacific Railroad recommended R -3. 3. balance of
area to be R -2 with the exception of small lot single house
areas listed below. 4. Acaso Drive west of Sultana- R -1.
5. 9045 to 9073 Acaso and 5003 to 5017 Sereno, R -1. 6. 4912
to 4972 Sereno and 4950 to 4975 Loma R -1, 7. 9109 to 9129
Blackley and 5152 Sereno R -1. 0 4833 and 4857 Encinita R -1.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to open the public hearing, Councilman
Dickason seconded and carried.
Mrs. Nyan, 5039 Sereno spoke in opposition to R -2 and wanted R -1.
Mr. Dodge, 4917 Sereno, prefers R -1. Paul Uhl 50581 Sereno wanted
R -1. The following approved R -2 or wanted R-3: Jack Newman 5059
Sereno Dr. R, Waller 5130- 302 -32, Clyde Day 5026 Sereno, Gene
Reisley 50o0 Sultana, Henry Knolte 5231 Sereno, Mrs. Davis 9014
Pentland, Mrs. Herman 9009 Pentland. No one else came forward to
speak.
Councilman Nunamaker moved to close the public hearing, Council-
man Tyrell seconded, and carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamamer, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Harker moved to approve the Planning Commission re-
commendations with one change making the first lot east of the
lot fronting on Rosemead on the north side of Pentland R -3,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, and carried by the Following called
vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
City Manager Woollett recommended the Council instruct the City
Attorney to draw an ordinance incorporating the changes as recom-
mended by the Council. Councilman Harker so moved, Councilman
Nunamaker seconded, carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, HErker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
10. RECOMMENDED TREE PLANTING PROGRAM:
City Manager Woollett presented the above program which is budget-
ed and in conformance with the plan. Councilman Munamaker moved
to approve the recommended tree planting program, Councilman
Tyrell seconded, carried by the Following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None.
11. RESOLUTIONS NO. 64 -411 and 64 -412: annexation to County Mainten-
ance Lighting District. The City Manager presented these two
Resolutions granting consent and jurisdiction to the County of
Los Angeles in the matter of the County Lighting Maintenance Dis-
trict #1395 petition No. 46 -34 and petition No. 140 -94. Council-
man Dickason moved to adopt Resolutions No. 64 -411 and 64 -412,
Councilman Tyrell seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
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12. APPEAL FROM PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION: 4331 Fiesta.
The City Manager presented this appeal and recommended it be set
for public hearing on November 9, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. Council i
Tyrell so moved, Councilman Harker seconded, and carried.
13. RELEASE OF INDEMNITY BOND #M359791 in amount of $6000.
The Asst. City Manager explained this was given by Steve Kral
Corp. etal covering temporary traffic detour on Grand Ave.
Councilman Tyrell moved to release Indemnity Bond #M359791 in
the sum of $6000, given the City by Steve Kral Corp. etal cover-
ing temporary traffic detour on Grand Ave., Councilman Dickason
seconded, carried by the following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
14. SET PUBLIC HEARINGS: CURB & GUTTER: east side of Halifax, Daines
to Olive.
City Manager Woollett recommended a public hearing be set for
November 9, 1964, at 7 :30 P. M. on the above petition. Council-
man Tyrell so moved, Councilman Harker seconded, carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
15. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. request joint meeting during month of November. The Council
set Monday, November 16, 1964, at 7:30 P. M. for a joint meet-
ing with the Commission.
B. AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE: The Asst. City Manager presented the
Commission's recommended approval of plans for an announcer's
booth at Live Oak Park. Also to grant permission' to the
Le® §ue•to add a maximum of three sprinkler heads on north dia-
mond, the City to pay for the heads and the League to furnish
the material and labor. Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve
both of these recommendations, Councilman Harker seconded,
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
C. Recommend approval of plans for Temple City Park with changes.
Asst. City Manager Koski presented the plans submitted by
Fickes & Fickes together with the changes recommended by the
Commission. Following discussion Councilman Tyrell moved to
approve the proposed design with changes as recommended by
the Parks & Recreation Commission and authorize preparation of
plans and specifications, and authorize the staff to go to
bid, Councilman Dickason seconded, carried by roll call vote
as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
D. Live Oak Park Development Plans:
Mr. Koski presented the plans for the rest rooms at Live Oak
Park with minor changes recommended by the Commission, and
recommended the Council approve and go to bid, Councilman
Nunamaker so moved, Councilman Harker seconded, carried by the
following called vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Mr. Koski then presented the plans for additional parking re ---
commended by the Commission for Live Oak Park. Following dis-
cussion Councilman Nunamaker moved to approve the recommenda-
tion and go to bid, Councilman Tyrell seconded, roll call vote
to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
16. RESOLUTION! NO. 64 -410: warrants & demands.
City Manager Woollett presented the above Resolution and recomt-
mended the Council adopt. Councilman Dickason moved to adopt
Resolution No. 64 -410, warrants and demands in the sum of
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$51,413,03, Nos. 5680 through No. 5723, Councilman Merritt se-
conded, and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen - Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
17. CORRESPONDENCE: L. A. Co. Boundary Commission:
The City Manager presented proposed annexation #64 -3 to City of
San Gabriel and #69 to the City of South El Monte. Councilman
Tyrell moved to receive and file, Councilman Dickason seconded,
and carried.
1 8 . TIME FOR THOSE I N THE AUDIENCE `.:!HO WISH TO SPEAK: No one came
forward at this time.
19. MATTERS FROM CITY OFFICIALS:
Councilman Dickason gave a brief resume of his trip to Mexico Cit
on the Leac!ue of California Cities tour.
Councilman Nunamaker advised Mr. Gunst asked him to present a
request to form a committee to put on a fair in the park and
raise money for a community center. The City Attorney stated it
would require an amendment to our present ordinance. It was
suggested if the Council indicates support of this proposal that
either Mr. Koski or Mr. Woollett and also the Chairman of the
Parks & Recreation Commission be on the Committee, and they all
get together and report back to the Council before any decision
is made. Also that the Parks & Recreation Commission make a
recommendation to the Council concerning the amending of the
Park ordinance of regulations.
Councilman Nunamaker recommended those going to Mexico on the
Sister City trip sign up so arrangements for visas, transportatic
and rooms can be made. Councilmen Harker, Nunamaker, Mayor
Merritt and City Attorney Shatford are going as of now.
City Manager Woollett presented Resolution No. 64 -413 appointing
part time employees for the recreation program. Councilman
Tyrell moved to adopt, Councilman Nunamaker seconded, roll call
vote to carry as follows:
AYES: Councilmen- Dickason, Harker, Nunamaker, Tyrell, Merritt
NOES: Councilmen -None
ABSENT: Councilmen -None
Councilman Tyrell commended Al Lindberg, David Recupero and Vic
Kobett for the fine "Open House" held on Sunday Oct. 25.
20. ADJOURNMENT: Councilman Tyrell moved to adjourn, seconded and
carried, Council adjourned at 12 :15 P. M. Next regular meeting
of the City Council to be November 9, 1964 at 7:30 P. M. in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 5938 Kauffman Ave., Temple
City.
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City Clerk
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